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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Mar 28, 2010 19:01:50 GMT
The plan is to use the original spring and damper from the bike initially, but I'll probably change it at a later date.
The target weight is around 340 kgs, the engine was heavier than the chassis!! And the engine is only 80 ish kilos.
The springs in my kit are softer than those on the prototype.
I'll check the spring ratings tomorrow. Not going outside tonight.
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Mar 28, 2010 20:15:49 GMT
Found an excuse to sneak out!! The springs are 120lbs per inch.
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Post by roadtrackrace on Mar 29, 2010 5:10:03 GMT
We supplied Carl with 120lb springs but different drivers will want different things so with springs only costing about £15 a pop I think there will be a bit of experimenting by most owners.
All up weight is approximately 300kgs so expect serious acceleration.
Paul Holmes.
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Mar 31, 2010 18:24:34 GMT
Pilates again for her indoors tonight so little progress, my first attempt at the wings, no instructions or sod all:  I've got some soopa doopa motorsport bonding glue to attach them once I've got them level:  |
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Mar 31, 2010 18:26:18 GMT
She's up on three wheels baby:  Out again tomorrow to clean and polish the swing arm:  |
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Mar 31, 2010 18:30:20 GMT
This arrived today:  |
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 4, 2010 8:49:20 GMT
Got the steering column on yesterday, then re-did it all because I was one spline out:  |
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 4, 2010 23:15:23 GMT
R1 motor in with carbs:  |
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 4, 2010 23:17:07 GMT
Wings bonded, steering wheel centred, bonnet on and off again!!  |
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Post by r16 on Apr 7, 2010 8:16:27 GMT
hey mate,
the build is looking good, im not a big fan of trikes but i really like this.
is it chain driven as per the bike? and what steering column is that?
keep up the good work.
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 7, 2010 10:07:09 GMT
Mk2 mondeo steering wheel, and it uses a chain drive.
The chain drive is handy because it's light and I can change the gearing.
No more updates til the 17th now.
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Post by retrogazele on Apr 26, 2010 8:23:22 GMT
hey!! whats up with tr1ke? i am looking forward to see some progress!!
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 26, 2010 19:41:05 GMT
Still waiting for an accelerator pedal from Road Track Race before I can order the hoses and cables. I got stuck under the ash cloud until the other day as well. Back in the garage tomorrow.
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 28, 2010 19:01:55 GMT
Pedal arrived today, it's just drying in the garage.
Build begins again tomorrow in earnest, her indoors is at pilates tonight!
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Apr 29, 2010 20:10:01 GMT
Pedals all in now:  |
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